1997 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, both 1997 Ford Escort and 1997 Marcos Mantara were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1997 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Escort weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Escort. (115 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Escort | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Escort | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1391 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
